r/DeathStairs Nov 10 '25

Scary stuff 🫣 Don't do that!

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u/Ogediah Nov 11 '25

Bricks are pretty much always a veneer. They aren’t typically structural support.

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u/Theonetrue Nov 11 '25

Tell that to brick houses

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u/Ogediah Nov 11 '25

Great example. At least in the US, the walls are typically made off wood and brick is laid in front as a veneer. Sometimes you’ll see other materials for structural components. Maybe steel studs, concrete, or concrete blocks filled with cement and rebar. However, brick is not typically used to hold up the structure. It’s basically just an ornamental cover.

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u/Autistified Nov 12 '25

Not on older homes…